Jermaine Jones and Alexi Lalas Traded Barbs on Twitter Tonight

Alexi Lalas, it turns out, might not be the most popular ex-U.S. Men’s National Team player in the current locker room. Earlier this summer the ESPN analyst discussed Geoff Cameron on Twitter, prompting an angry response from the defender and a brief return volley from Lalas.

Thursday night Lalas, as is his wont, began musing about all things soccer on Twitter. This time the subject of Jermaine Jones came up. Jones, one of the best Americans earlier this summer at the World Cup, was linked to a move to MLS with his status in Europe unsettled after spending the end of last season on loan at Besiktas in Turkey. Nothing materialized — likely over money.

Lalas posted this tweet about the situation.

At this point, I’m not sure if @Jermainejunior realizes that he may need @MLS more than MLS needs him.